Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.
Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Michael Biuso, a New York City Department of Sanitation worker from Staten Island who died on February 18, 2025, at age 48. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and formally records its mourning for his life and community service. It does not create any new laws or policies - it simply serves as a symbolic tribute acknowledging his dedication as a husband, father, and public servant. The resolution was introduced and adopted on March 17, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Anthony L. Aquaro, a 103-year-old retired New York City Firefighter and WWII veteran who died on January 10, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing, recognizing his 26-year FDNY service, World War II Navy service (1942-1945), and his role as a devoted family man. It has no policy impact - it simply expresses the New York State Assembly's tribute to his life and legacy. The resolution was introduced and adopted on February 3, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for automobile brokers, requiring them to maintain a permanent physical location for their business and update their registration within thirty days if that address changes. It mandates that written contracts between brokers and consumers must include specific details such as the vehicle description, total price, estimated delivery date, and a clear statement that the broker cannot charge fees from both the buyer and the dealer. Additionally, the law requires these contracts to be easily cancellable with a full refund processed within ten business days if the final price exceeds the estimate by more than five percent or if the car is not delivered within thirty days of the estimated date. The legislation also enforces stricter advertising standards and requires that all mandatory contract terms be printed in bold, twelve-point type to ensure they are clearly visible to consumers.
Prevents the displacement of call center workers who provide call center services for the government in certain circumstances; provides protections for call center workers when contracts with call center contractors are terminated; requires new call center contractors to hire existing call center workers; protects collective bargaining agreements.
Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as "Detective Brian Simonsen's Law," requires wireless service providers to stop services for stolen mobile phones. It mandates that carriers maintain programs to block devices identified as stolen on the GSMA block list, which is a shared industry database. Additionally, the law obligates carriers to report the unique identification numbers of newly stolen phones to this database and to suspend service immediately upon receiving a verified report from a customer. These measures aim to prevent the use of stolen phones on networks while ensuring stolen devices are tracked across the industry.
Directs all state agencies to designate a veterans' liaison to provide information and assistance to veterans regarding benefits and services available to veterans within the various state agencies.
Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.
Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".
